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Y304 HRB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 HRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,631 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 77,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,385 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2011 54,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has bad oil leak

ns jack point block missing

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,785 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,401 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 44,401 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 36,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2008 36,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,706 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 29,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,634 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y304 HRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y304 HRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y304 HRB registered?

Y304 HRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y304 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y304 HRB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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